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What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

It’s distinct from workers’ compensation insurance; workerscomp (as it’s often called) provides benefits to employees who are injured on the job, while employer’s liability insurance covers the employer’s legal costs and potential damages if an employee … The post What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

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Washington Man on Workers’ Comp for 3 Years Caught on Video Carrying 48-Lb Table

Insurance Journal

A Pierce County, Washington, man has been ordered to pay back more than $60,000 to Washington’s workers’ compensation fund after videos reportedly showed he was working and carrying heavy objects in the years he was allegedly unable to work from …

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk. Key policies to review and update include: Commercial Property Insurance to protect your new location against physical damage from fire, vandalism, theft, or natural disasters.

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Does Your Business Need Workers' Compensation Insurance?

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Understanding whether your business requires workers' compensation insurance, and the benefits it offers, is crucial for maintaining a healthy, lawful, and productive workplace. Benefits for Employees For employees, the assurance that workers' comp insurance provides cannot be overstated.

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Strategy for Success: Navigating 2025 Market Trends

Zywave

WorkersComp: Medical inflation and wage inflation have both affected this segment and will continue to do so. Commercial Property: Extreme weather events continue to lead to extreme property damage. Repairing this damage also continues to be more expensive due to inflation.

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Top 6 Insurance Policies Every IT Business in California Should Have

Jackson & Jackson

If a client trips over cables during a meeting at your office or your equipment damages their property, General Liability Insurance provides coverage. Why it’s critical in California : Lawsuits over physical accidents or third-party property damage can lead to significant financial losses, especially in litigious areas like California.

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Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Insured’s Claim Against Its Carrier for Coverage of Intentional Harm Lawsuit Alleging Bodily Injury

New Jersey Workers' Comp

The C7 exclusion ruled out coverage for: Damages arising out of coercion, criticism, demotion, evaluation, reassignment, discipline, defamation, harassment, humiliation, discrimination against or termination of any employee, or any personnel practices, policies, acts or omissions.

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